<p>Hi CC,</p>
<p>I just wanted a quick clarification of until when an MCAT is good for. If I were to take the test in December 2012, and the score is valid for 3 years, would that include the 2015-2016 application cycle (beginning June 2015 and ending, say, May 2016, which exceeds December 2015, exactly 3 years following the test)? I am guessing that it is taken from the date I apply (e.g. June 2015) and that the score would be accepted for the whole cycle, but I want to make sure.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Different schools have different requirements. Some count 3 years from the date of the test until application submission; some count 3 years from the date of the test until matriculation.</p>
<p>Unfortunately you will have to check the websites (or MSAR) for the specifics of each medical school you plan to apply to.</p>
<p>BTW, there are NO December 2012 test dates for the MCAT scheduled. Next sitting is in January 2013.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info and the heads-up, I appreciate it. Time to investigate this issue further with the individual schools.</p>